This is a truly fantastic experience of living in harmony with nature in many senses of the word. Jo, Terry and their daughter Rosa were most hospitable and made my stay not only comfortable but also educative. I learned quite a bit about veganic gardening: how and when to grow different vegetables as well as manage weeds without using any animal manure or fertilizers or pesticides. Thanks to the generosity of Joe and Terry, I got to eat directly from the land: we all had a number of shared meals and stimulating conversations as well as walks across their lands. No matter where you come from and what your lifestyle, your stay with them will be transformative, if you stay here and join them in their inspiring journey to leave the world better than they - and we - found it. All three invited me to participate in community-centered events involving like-minded people living nearby. Let me add that you don't have to participate in anything if you want to be left alone - indeed I had quite a bit of alone time to do my own writing and thinking. Joe and Terry are most non-intrusive and will respect the privacy of their guests. In short, they are most accommodating, attentive and caring. Put simply, you will not simply "enjoy" the stay: you will come away transformed and, I would hope, inspired to live differently!
Hey, I’m Jo!
Vegan · FAVERSHAM, Kent, UK · Joined in December 2021
Jo and Rosa are mother and daughter and run a small, veganic, forest (agroforestry/syntopic) farm in East Kent - @treeoflifeveganics. We've been doing this since 2018. Jo has been vegan since 2003. Rosa has been vegan all her life (since 2011!). We went vegan for the animals but are very happy about all the other benefits too - environmental, food security, health and spiritual. We have had beautiful former street companion animals living with us and we feed them vegan too. We have recently adopted a street cat, Vincent. We live off-grid and are very keen on low impact building and appropriate tech. We have also set up and run other eco, vegan projects locally, including the Abbot's Mill Project in Canterbury (www.abbotsmillproject.co.uk) and Kent Vegan Events (www.facebook.com/KentVeganEvents) We are non-drinkers and non-smokers and try to live as compassionately, cleanly and ethically as possible. We look forward to welcoming you to our farm :)
My Lifestyle
Ethical vegan, veganic, living as close to wild nature as possible.
Fun Facts About Me
I lived in Turkey for a year in my twenties. I have just got into interrailing - in my 50s!
Hobbies & Interests
Agroecology, growing, farming, travelling,hiking, yoga, reading, skiing.
Languages Spoken
English, French, Turkish, BSL Level 2.
Education
BA (Hons) Social Anthropology and Politics and Government, MA Social Anthropology, PGCE - Post Compulsory Education and Training.
Where I Work
Tree of Life Veganics, Abbot's Mill Project, Kent Vegan Events
Companion Animals
Vincent, the cat and many beautiful furry friends in spirit :)
Favorite Quote
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." Margaret Mead.
Reviews (4)
- July 2022
I was looking for some R&R away from London and to be surrounded by like-minded people, and that's exactly what I got with Wilma. Definitely a stay for a fans of things rustic, but Wilma does come kitted out with everything you need to make a meal and a wood burner plus shower in the separate wagon is hot :) Jo, Terry & their daughter Rosa were very accommodating giving me lifts/directions/ where needed. I enjoyed an evening meal with the family the first night and joined the rest of the farm community for a bring & share on night two. Also enjoyed a day trip to Whitstable. Overall had a really restorative time and loved dosing up on fresh air, clear skies and yummy vegan food!
November 2022Jo, kedves , aranyos, nyitott, vidám, rugalmas, felfedező, a lányával együtt. Elképesztő hogy mennyi vegán projekt-ben vannak benne, aktívak nagyon, az emberek egészségét , jókedvét szolgálva. Örültem nekik, szívesen látom újra őket .
June 2024
